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GCS

Security Systems Analyst

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Coventry, United kingdom

£ 37,000 /year

Full Time

17-09-2025

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Skills

Incident Response Microsoft 365 Monitoring Organization Azure

Job Specifications

Security Systems Analyst

Location: Coventry (3 days per week in-office)

Reporting to: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

We are seeking a Security Systems Analyst to join the team at an exciting time of growth and transformation. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work directly with the CISO, supporting both daily security operations and longer-term initiatives to strengthen the organization's security posture.

You will take ownership of Microsoft security platforms, cloud environments, and infrastructure, ensuring resilience, compliance, and rapid response to threats. The position is well-suited to someone with a strong technical background who is looking to further develop their career in cyber security.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and secure Azure and Microsoft 365 environments.
Enforce compliance policies through Intune (MDM/MAM).
Monitor and respond to alerts via Microsoft Defender tools.
Support incident detection and response in Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM).
Contribute to vulnerability management, patching, and system hardening.
Help deliver Zero Trust principles across identity, devices, and applications.

Skills & Experience:

Strong technical skills with Azure, Microsoft 365, and security tools.
Knowledge of infrastructure, identity, and application security.
Hands-on experience in endpoint protection, monitoring, or incident response.
Proactive approach and ambition to grow within security.

What's on Offer:

Direct mentorship from the CISO.
Ownership of security systems and operations.
Exposure to new technologies as part of ongoing transformation.
A brand-new Coventry city center office, next to the train station.

About the Company

For over 30 years, GCS has been at the forefront of digital transformation, building vast global communities of innovators and placing them in businesses shaping tomorrow's world. Whether it’s the next step on your journey or if you are looking for an industry luminary, we are your partner of choice. Proud of our specialist service and passionate about our people, our customers only deal with true industry experts. Whether you are looking to add to your team or find a new contract or permanent position, GCS will ensure you... Know more